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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,023.64, 832,517.10 and 235,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,023.64, 832,517.10 and 235,090.02 is: 352,627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,023.64 : 832,517.10 = 235,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,023.64/832,517.10 = 235,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,023.64x = 832,517.10 × 235,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,023.64x = 195,716,461,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,716,461,689.34/555,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,627.25

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